Consolata Festival

A village festival in the heart of the Canavese

The Consolata Festival is one of the most beloved traditions for the community of Lusigliè, a small town of just over five hundred inhabitants nestled in the hills of the Canavese, in the Metropolitan City of Turin (Piedmont). Every year, on the evening of June 20th, the village gathers in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Consolata, a Marian figure deeply rooted in the entire Turin territory, of which she is the patron saint of the Diocese.

The village comes to life

For the occasion, the heart of the town, along Via Venti Settembre in the stretch between Piazza Martiri della Libertà and Via Orti, is closed to traffic and returned to the people: it is the moment when the community comes together, amidst chatter, meetings, and that familiar atmosphere that characterizes the festivals of small Piedmontese towns. The evening combines religious observance with social gathering, following a tradition that in Lusigliè, as in many Canavese villages, marks the beginning of summer.

The Consolata, a Turin devotion

Devotion to the Consolata has its roots in the spirituality of Turin and its surroundings: the Blessed Virgin Consolata is celebrated on June 20th throughout the Diocese, with services and processions spreading from the capital to the surrounding towns and the Canavese area. In Lusigliè, this anniversary becomes an opportunity for a true community celebration, where the devotional dimension intertwines with popular festivities.

Lusigliè, a village with an ancient history

The town boasts medieval origins linked to the house of the Counts of Biandrate and Canavese, which at the end of the 13th century split into the three branches of San Giorgio, Foglizzo, and Lusigliè. Today, the village retains its intimate and authentic character, with the parish church of San Giorgio and its soaring bell tower dominating the landscape. The Consolata Festival is one of the moments when this local identity manifests with the greatest intensity.

Why attend

• Experience an authentic Piedmontese village festival, far from the major tourist circuits.
• Discover a lesser-known corner of the Canavese, among hills and historic villages just a short distance from Turin.
• Breathe in the convivial and familiar atmosphere of a community gathering in its historic center.

A simple and genuine event, perfect for those who love local traditions and the warmth of community festivals in Piedmont.